2008 ABT International Conference

Presentation Title:

Versatility: Using The Listening Program with Diverse Populations

Abstract:

We know that TLP and ABT products are powerful tools for children on the Autism spectrum. Let’s look at some other profiles, including case studies for:

-	Mosaic Down Syndrome (6 year old female)
-	Apraxia of Speech (5 year old male)
-	Mild mentally retardation (14 year old male)
-	Recovering crystal methamphetamine addict with brain damage (20 yr old male)

Biography:

Tracey Graves, PhD, CCC-SLP received her PhD from The Ohio State University. Her Doctoral dissertation focused on etiologies of specific language impairment and intervention strategies for the pediatric population. In addition, Dr. Tracey Graves has conducted extensive work in the area of pre-term and infant pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders.

Dr. Tracey Graves is the founder and co-owner of Listening Ears, LLC, located in Scottsdale, AZ. She is also the founder and owner of Children’s Developmental Workshop, LLC located in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Graves remains a practicing Speech and Language pathologist for infants, children, and adolescents through 18 years of age with various speech and language delays and/or associated disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, comprehension and learning difficulties, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). She maintains practicing privileges within local Arizona hospitals as well as various community affiliations.

Lynn Carahaly, MA, CCC-SLP received her Bachelors and Masters degree from The Ohio State University. Her area of expertise is with the treatment of Auditory Processing Disorders, related disorders and learning disabilities. Lynn Carahaly is a published researcher and has authored several articles on the topic of Auditory Processing Disorders and Speech and Language Disorders. She is an active member of the National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders.

She is a co-owner of Listening Ears, LLC and owner of Foundations Developmental House, LLC with locations in Chandler and Scottsdale, AZ. Foundations Developmental House is a speech and language clinic for children birth through 18 years of age with various developmental delays/disorders including but not limited to CAPD, Apraxia, ASD, Traumatic Brian Injury, and Down Syndrome. Her private clinic is also a research site for data collection for various standardized test development.

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